Veterinarian – Ex-Situ Conservation Breeding

About the role

The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB), a species conservation project of the Allwetterzoo Münster in Germany located in Phnom Kulen National Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia, is looking for a veterinarian. The vet will work on continuing and improving conservation breeding programmes for threatened chelonians and for rare bird species such as the Giant Ibis, Whiteshouldered Ibis, Bengal Florican and Greater Adjutant Stork, and will be responsible for the overall health of the animal collection. The position is full-time (8 hours/day), requires on-site living and on-call availability for emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the health and welfare of all animals, including treatments, fecal screening, health assessments and minor surgeries
• Work with the veterinary nurse to deliver treatment and preventive care and build her diagnostic and technical skills
• Document procedures, cases and observations in databases (ZIMS)
• Develop and implement a disease prevention and prophylactic treatment plan
• Assist with hand-rearing of juvenile captive-bred animals and take part in pre-release assessments
• Perform and document postmortem examinations when required
• Advise on and help improve animal facilities and husbandry, and maintain veterinary facilities
• Manage veterinary supplies, equipment and the veterinary budget, and manage grants covering veterinary activities
• Participate in planning, research, publications, fundraising and training activities, and supervise interns where needed
• Help identify animal health and zoonotic hazards and support a staff health plan with vaccinations and deworming

Required profile

• Degree in veterinary medicine (essential)
• At least three years' experience as a practicing veterinarian; experience with exotic species, especially birds and chelonians, is an advantage
• Experience in clinical pathology, laboratory diagnostics and postmortem examinations
• Ability to live and work under basic conditions in a rural area, outdoors in a hot, humid climate
• Good English, oral and written

Required skills

• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office
• ZIMS experience is an advantage
• Distance injection equipment (blowpipes) and animal nutrition experience are advantages

What we offer

• Free shared accommodation, water, electricity and internet
• Airfare to and from the site, including one return flight per year for contracts longer than one year
• Contribution to health insurance expenses
• 7 days off per month and 30 days annual leave
• Salary sufficient for comfortable living in Cambodia

Applications (CV, cover letter and two references) are sent by email; the closing date is 29 November. A minimum commitment of one year is required.